Guwahati, May 24 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Guwahati: Transport workers in Guwahati have raised concerns over a reported proposal to hand over several key operations at the Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) to a private agency.

The Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) is said to be exploring outsourcing services such as parking fee collection at entry points, security arrangements, sanitation and traffic regulation through a tender-based system. The development has sparked opposition from bus drivers, conductors and vehicle owners who rely on the terminal for their daily livelihood.

As the reports surfaced, sections of the transport community voiced strong objections, alleging that gradual privatisation of ISBT functions could place additiona...